Panthers Return Home for Backyard Brawl

PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh gymnastics team (5-6, 0-0 EAGL) return to the Fitzgerald Filed House for the Backyard Brawl to host rival West Virginia on Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m.

HOW TO FOLLOW

The meet will be streamed live on ACCNX.
Fans can follow along with live updates on Twitter @Pitt_GYM.

BACKYARD BRAWL

This rivalry meet will recognize the 50th anniversary of Title IX and highlight the history of Pitt Gymnastics.
- To honor this event, the first 500 fans will receive Pitt gymnastics royal tote bags.
Gear up for the big meet and Roc your Royal to cheer on the Panthers.
During the meet, our Forever Panthers will be acknowledged and celebrated at Alumnae Recognition Night.
On top of this fun packed night, we will also be honoring our faculty and staff for our MVP night.

LAST TIME OUT

The Panthers topped the SEMO Redhawks, 194.700, and the Fisk Bulldogs, 189.650, but fell short against the Ball State Cardinals, 196.300.
The Panthers had their highest performing rotation of the meet on beam – earning a 49.075.
Hallie Copperwheat set a new career-high, earning a 10.000 from one judge and securing the first-place title with her score of 9.950.
Sophomore Sidney Washington earned the event title on floor with her score of 9.950 – setting a new career-high.

SCOUTING THE MOUNTAINEERS

The Mountaineers posted a season-best team score (196.375) on Sunday afternoon at a quad meet against Iowa State, Towson, and Eastern Michigan.
For the first time this season, the WVU gymnastics team hit 24-of-24 routines.
Three mountaineers matched their career-high scores on floor with senior Emily Holmes-Hackerd earning a 9.925.
Floor was their best event of the afternoon, setting a season-best 49.375 team score.
WVU secured five podium finishes during Sunday's meet with three first-place finishes on vault, floor, and the all-around.
Friday's meet will be the 88th meeting between the Panthers and the Mountaineers. WVU currently holds a 69-17 lead over the Mountaineers.

UP NEXT
Pitt will travel to Denver, CO for a quad meet against Denver, Air Force, and George Washington on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. MST.

Panthers Return Home for Backyard Brawl

Players Mentioned

Hallie Copperwheat

Sidney Washington

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